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Mea Culpas

mea culpas Sept. 25, 2014

Ferguson Police Chief Offers Awkward Apology“For any mistakes I have made, I take full responsibility.”

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas Aug. 14, 2014

Nate Silver Apologizes for Ferguson Arrest Story“My anecdote was so minor as compared to Ferguson that last night wasn’t the right time for me to share.”

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas June 26, 2013

Paula Deen Still Wondering Why Black People Can Say the N-WordShe talked to Matt Lauer about it.

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas Apr. 5, 2013

Ben Carson Apologizes to Johns Hopkins CommunityHe was also admonished by the dean of the medical faculty.

By Dan Amira
mea culpas Feb. 26, 2013

Dov Hikind Apologizes for Not Apologizing for Blackface CostumeIt’s a “heartfelt and sincere” apology.

By Joe Coscarelli
possible gay bashing Sept. 18, 2012

Yunel Escobar Has Many Stereotypically Gay Friends“My home decorator is gay, my hair stylist is gay.”

By Dan Amira
mea culpas Sept. 10, 2012

President Obama Is Really Sorry About Insulting WhatshisfaceJack Ryan? Paul Bunyan?

By Dan Amira
mea culpas Aug. 29, 2012

State Assembly Admits Secret Payment Over Sexual Harassment Was ShadyBrooklyn Democratic leader Vito Lopez’s scandal is now everyone’s scandal.

By Joe Coscarelli
early and awkward Aug. 21, 2012

Todd Akin Is Still ApologizingThis time in a new TV ad.

By Joe Coscarelli
cable news news July 30, 2012

CNN Plays Pink’s ‘Stupid Girl’ for Palin Segment“We regret any perception that they were planned together.”

By Brett Smiley
mea culpas July 20, 2012

Jason Kidd Is Sorry; Thanks Police, Family, FriendsFrom the looks of his car, he should probably thank God too.

By Dan Amira
the internet July 10, 2012

Important People Are Still Keeping Blackface Photos on Public Facebook AccountsBrooklyn A.D.A. Justin Marrus is very sorry.

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas June 27, 2012

Facebook Is Not Quite Sorry for Changing Your E-mail AddressWith “hindsight,” the company said it could’ve communicated better with users.

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas June 7, 2012

Bill Clinton Is ‘Very Sorry,’ Very UninformedHe apologized on CNN today for saying things he wasn’t supposed to say.

By Dan Amira
mea culpas Feb. 22, 2012

ESPN Writer Fired Over Jeremy Lin Headline Still Repenting PubliclyAnthony Federico wants everyone to know he’s a good person at heart.

By Joe Coscarelli
mea culpas Feb. 16, 2012

Asian Actress Apologizes for Campaign Ad“It was absolutely a mistake on my part.”

By Dan Amira
never forget Jan. 20, 2012

Tricky Journalist Forced Mark Wahlberg to Say That Thing About 9/11Of course!

By Dan Amira
how tweet it is Nov. 28, 2011

Sam Brownback Apologizes Over Twitter FlapHe’s sorry.

By Dan Amira
mea culpas Oct. 5, 2011

In Retrospect, Hank Williams Jr. Wishes He Didn’t Make That Hitler CommentHe’s just so passionate, is all.

By Dan Amira
early and often Feb. 4, 2009

My Bad: 30 Years of Presidential Mea CulpasA look back at recent presidents’ first mea culpas.

By Dan Amira